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Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
A compelling story about the character Kim Ji-young who faces the difficulties of growing up as a woman and motherhood in Korean society. Ji-young may be fictional, but is presented in the book as a realistic individual representing many women with a similar fate in Korea.
SIETAR Europa Board Statement on Ukraine
We strongly condemn the full-scale war that is taking place in Ukraine. The biggest country of Europe has become the target of a brutal Russian invasion. These unjustified and atrocious attacks are undermining the sovereignty of an independent country that seeks freedom of choice. The freedom to choose their allies, the freedom to collaborate internationally and the freedom to choose democracy.
Looking back on SIETAR Europa’s Virtual Institute 2021
For the first time since its establishment, SIETAR Europa organised the Virtual Institute from 3 – 24 September 2021 where people came together to learn, to grow, and to connect with like-minded...
Change Begins with Us
by Tamara Thorpe Why we created the SEU Anti-racism Learning Series The murder of George Floyd ignited a Global Racial Reckoning, a call to action for people, communities, organizations and nations...
As interculturalists, is it time to look beyond nations for a deeper understanding?
Brief summary: When it comes to understanding culture, national cultures are often the de facto option to highlight difference. But in today’s ever-evolving and globalised world, what can we gain by...
White is not a colour, is it? Interculturalists and white privilege
White is not a colour, is it? Interculturalists and white privilege by Kirsten Wächter White privilege can be viewed by some as a position of patronising and benevolence: “I’m here to...
Understanding Unconscious Bias – Insights from Neuroscience
Understanding Unconscious Bias - Insights from Neuroscience by Eithne Knappitsch Understanding the nature of unconscious bias, its implications and how to reduce or correct it, is becoming...
Meeting the (Intercultural) Future
Meeting the (Intercultural) Future Milton J. Bennett, Ph.D. Milan, January 11, 2021 When we think of building a more equitable and inclusive future, the task may seem overwhelming, especially in the...
We are all anti-racist, but — how do we teach this in our classroom?
We are all anti-racist, but — how do we teach this in our classroom? by Kirsten Waechter Not only since Black Lives Matter gained momentum, interculturalists have been tackling issues of bias,...
The Golden Rule vs the Platinum Rule – The trap of projecting similarity
The Golden Rule vs the Platinum Rule - The trap of projecting similarity by David Trickey In a recent poll on LinkedIn, I asked if people agreed with the following statement: We should...